· View new exhibits in the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus): “Explore the World of Immigrants” and “Scandinavian Fish and Fishing.”

· See the historic buildings and look for some artifacts that have not been displayed before.

· Visit Little Blue’s Traveling Zoo by Gammelgården’s barn, and see and touch a variety of farm animals.

· See and touch popular nineteenth-century games, hosted by costumed interpreters from the Living History Society of Minnesota.

· Do hands-on historical activities by each of the buildings.

· Shop at the Arts, Crafts, and Vendor Fair. Participating vendors will be listed in Spring 2025.

· Watch artists do demonstrations throughout the day including:

   – Kim Garrett – Rosemaling – Kim has studied with several Vesterheim Gold Medal-winning rosemaling instructors. She also studied with master artists in Norway and Sweden. Kim’s goal is to bring together a blend of traditional Scandinavian folk art with modern techniques and point of view.

   – Laila and Kate from Knit & Gather.

   – Minnesota Lace Society.

   – Natalie Norman – Embroidery – Natalie will display samples of needlework on kjolsackor as well as demonstrate embroidery work.

   – Scandinavian Weavers Study Group.

· Visit with organizations that have displays and information about immigrants and pioneers who were in Minnesota at the same time that Swedish immigrants were moving and settling in the state:

   – French-American Heritage Foundation of Minnesota.

   – Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery.

   – Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota.

· Shop in Gammelgården’s gift shop (Butik) and see all the new products for 2025!

· Visit with the Minnesota Genealogical Society and learn how to research your family’s ancestors.

· Toddler dance party hosted by Loon Holistic Health at 11 a.m.

· Historic fashion show by the Living History Society of Minnesota at 1 p.m.

· Learn about volunteer opportunities at Gammelgården.

· Temporary tattoos for kids.

· Tasty treats – taste a sample of what food in the 1800s would have tasted like!

· Learn about the many restoration and accessibility projects happening at Gammelgården this year.

· Food and beverages on site for purchase.

· Check out a sensory kit, if needed. (The museum has kits for both children and adults.)